There are countless home improvement projects you should feel comfortable tackling yourself, but installing vinyl windows is a different story. It might be tempting to do the installation yourself, but despite being able to find hundreds of DIY guides online, putting in new vinyl widows should be left to the professionals. There are so many variables and things that could go wrong in your effort to save money. Here are just a few aspects where DIY window installation can go terribly wrong:
Inaccurate Measurements
In window installation, it is easy to make mistakes. Even the slightest miscalculation or improper measurement could ruin the entire project. For correct installation, you need perfectly accurate measurements. Professionals know the frame spacing and direct angles to keep in mind while taking measurements for vinyl windows.
Choosing the Wrong Style
Another thing a lot of people don’t consider is how valuable it is to get professional help choosing window styles. A good window company is accountable for the products they offer and should stand by their brands and styles. They know how to read window labels and can point out the cutting edge technologies to look for. Without their insight, you could waste a lot of time narrowing down your options and you still might not end up with quality vinyl window.
Lacking Proper Training
Installing vinyl windows is a science and an art. You need the experience and know-how that only comes through proper training and years of working with a variety of window types.
Don’t Have the Right Tools
When you choose to DIY window installation, you not only have to buy the product, but also the tools to get the job done. And unfortunately, you won’t be able to find all of them at the local hardware store. At EnergyGuard, we have over 40 years of experience. Not only do we have the proper know-how, but also the best tools.
Accidental Damages
If you break a vinyl window during a DIY installation, that is on you and you have to pay for a replacement. On the other hand, if a professional installer breaks a window, then the company or their insurance will eat the cost.
Wastes Valuable Time
Window removal and installation is a lengthy process. It might seem possible to replace a single window on the ground level. But what about replacing several windows, some of them located on the second floor? Is that something you really want to spend your next few weekends on? What could take you weeks or months to complete, professional window installers could knock out in a couple of days.
Voiding the Warranty
When you buy vinyl windows, you might get some type of limited warranty on the product, but what about the installation? Unfortunately, when you do it yourself, an improper installation can void any warranty you might have. Getting help from the professionals means they not only guarantee the work, but also the installation.
Unexpected Factors
Imagine you start on your DIY window installation project. You get proper measurements and pick out a quality window. Then, you plan a weekend and get started on the installation. You follow step-by-step instructions and the installation seems to be going well. But suddenly an unforeseen problem has popped up. You are stuck!
Don’t Make These Costly Mistakes
Instead, call EnerngyGuard today at 503-554-5500 or stop by 516 E. 2nd St., Newberg, OR 97132. Our team of experts provide superior design, consultation, and installation. That is why we have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. With our help, you can get vinyl windows in Lake Oswego, OR installed right the first time.